17. STARTING SYSTEM
STARTER MOTOR
REMOVAL
Remove the starter motor wire lock nut.
Remove the two starter motor mounting
bolts and the motor.
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two starter motor case bolts to
remove the front cover, rear cover,
commutator, housing and other parts.
INSPECTION
Inspect the removed parts.
Inspect the commutator for wear, damage,
discoloration and other visual faults. Replace
if necessary.
Clean the commutator if there is metal
powder between the segments.
Check for continuity between pairs of the
commutator segments and there should be
continuity.
Also, make a continuity check between
individual commutator segments and the
armature shaft. There should be no
continuity.
Before removing the starter motor, turn
the ignition switch OFF and remove the
battery ground. Then, turn on the
ignition switch and push the starter
button to see if the starter motor operates
properly.